Rehabilitation Assistant

If you would

like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer

and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training

and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A successful Rehabilitation

Assistant will have

level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care of equivalent.

understanding of palliative care.

committed to person centred, high-quality, rehabilitative palliative care for

patients, their relatives, and carers.

in and be committed to working as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team.

developed communication skills.

information technology skills across a range of platforms.

self-aware and resilient.

the skills required to work with groups of patients and carers.

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job

description and person specification document.

We are

based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative

and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness,

across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives

of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that

really matters. Our Therapies staff are

pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious

for our patients.

Post

Community Rehabilitation

Assistant

Accountable to: Living Well and Therapies Manager

Job

Purpose

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To support

high quality rehabilitative palliative care for patients referred to Phyllis

Tuckwell, as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team on the in-patient

unit, on our sites and in the community.

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To

work with patients living with advanced disease or a terminal illness, with their

carers and their family. The role will involve

working in the community, one to one and with groups of people using a range of

interventions to enable a patient to develop the skills, knowledge and

confidence to actively manage their condition and maximise their ability to

engage in activities that are meaningful to them. This will empower patients to live fully and enjoy the best

quality of life possible according to their preferences, needs and

choices.

1.0 Clinical

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To

work to support patients, carers and families as individuals or in a group with

others for peer support, to support the development of their skill, knowledge

and confidence in managing their condition and to help to maintain functional

ability.

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To assist

colleagues to assess a patients functional ability and establish what is

important to them and their goals.

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To support

a rehabilitative palliative care approach.

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To

manage own caseload of patients as delegated by the Living Well team lead in

consultation with therapy colleagues.

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To

motivate patients to be as independent as possible and support their ability to

engage in what is important to them including personal care, movement,

domestic, social and leisure activities.

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To

be responsible for reporting any changes in the patients condition, treatment

plan or progress to members of the multi-disciplinary team.

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To

understand the physical symptoms, emotional and the psychological, social,

spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and utilise these to support

improvements.

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Following

training and supervision, assess and teach patients to use mobility aids and minor

pieces of equipment as required.

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To

develop knowledge in falls prevention.

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To support

a patients autonomy by using a range of solutions including information,

assistive technology and skills in motivating and facilitating behaviour change.

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To

know own limitations and seek advice from the appropriate professional when

required.

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To

be able to work alone in the community whilst understanding own competency

levels and scope of practice.

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To ensure

equipment is clean, well maintained and stored appropriately reporting faults

to appropriate colleagues.

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To

liaise with the multi-professional team including attendance at MDT meeting as

required.

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To

read and contribute to patient clinical records to effectively manage delegated

caseload.

2.0 Administrative

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To

support team working by answering telephone calls, making appointments and room

bookings, scheduling, filing, taking and relaying messages, photocopying and

printing.

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To

monitor stock and ordering supplies as required.

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To

clean and maintain equipment and maintain infection control standards in the

working environment.

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To

have good IT skill across a range of platforms.

3.0 Communication

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To

communicate effectively with patients and their families and carers with

compassion and by utilising skills that help to motivate and empower.

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To

utilise effective communication skills to work with a range of people living

with communication difficulties including hearing, sight and speech and language

impairment.

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To

gain consent and act in accordance with a patients choices.

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To

work within the multi-disciplinary integrated team communicating appropriately

at team meetings.

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To

maintain accurate and up to date patient notes in line with professional

standards and Phyllis Tuckwell policy.

4.0 Professional

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To

work within established standards and policies to deliver high quality patient

care.

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To

be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment in all care settings.

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To

participate in surveys and audits as directed by your line manager.

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To

be responsible for time management and organisation of daily workload and schedules

as allocated by senior member of staff.

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To

maintain confidentiality according to the Caldicott principles.

5.0 Training

and Development

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To participate

in statutory and mandatory training.

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To participate

in clinical supervision, one to ones, appraisals / performance review and look

for opportunities for self and professional development ensuring skills are

developing.

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To

contribute to service planning.

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To

support HCA colleagues to develop competencies in falls prevention, provision

of walking aids and in engaging patients in and providing opportunities for

meaningful activities.

6.0

Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Role

holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding

context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of

adults and children at risk.

You are

Required to

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adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy

(held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency

safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005

(including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).

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inform the appropriate PT professional where there is

concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

Phyllis

Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and

respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures,

lifestyles, and circumstances.

This job

description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core

values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team

spirit.

This job

description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the

jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support

the PT strategy.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their

families can be read about on our website.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the

principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal

opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique

knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from

all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair

and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

We

Offer

Excellent Benefits

holiday plus public holiday

of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched

contributions up to 7.5%)

Supervision

Cash Plan Scheme

Assistance Programme

Benefit Scheme

Light Discount Card

Excellent Career Development

to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site

education team)

programmes

A

Great Place to Work

employer

hours and flexible working

colleagues

supervision and support

of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

staff survey 2023

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to

provide sponsorship.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

Qualifications

Education, Training and Self-Management

Experience

Team Working

Written Communication